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William Ditchley Obituary
William Bruce "Bud" Ditchley
71, went home to Jesus on September 6, 2013. He was born June 20, 1942 to the late John B. and Agnes (Mulrine) Ditchley.
Bud was employed at the Indianapolis Star /News for 33 years, a job he loved, before retiring in 2001. He was a current member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Thelma (Shaw) Ditchley; children, John Ray Ditchley, Karen Cantou Grubbs (Michael), Timothy Bruce Ditchley (Sheila); 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Bud loved his family and was an adoring father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by 10 siblings and leaves behind a large extended family and many dear friends. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church, 725 State Ave., Indianapolis, on September 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and services will be at the church on Friday, September 13th at 1 p.m.
Arrangements: N.F. Chance Funeral and Cremation Service .
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Timothy Ditchley
September 4, 2024
I really miss you Pap. I don't know what you'd think of this crazy world we're living in these days but it would surely be better with you in it. I'll see you on the other shore.
Tim
September 5, 2023
It doesn't feel like 10 years have passed, sometimes it feels longer sometimes shorter. No matter what I can't love or miss you more than I already do.
Timothy Ditchley
September 4, 2022
I love you Pap. I could sure use your perspective right now. Hold the gate for us
Tim Ditchley
September 4, 2020
I wish you were here. We could use your perspective. Missing you more everyday.
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Tim
August 4, 2015
I wish you were here Pap, i wish you were here
Lillian Goens
June 21, 2014
Happy Birthday Bud ! Love and miss you so much. Love Sis
June 20, 2014
Happy birthday Pap. I love you. I've found myself telling alot of stories about you lately. I hope i tell them with half of the flair you did. Miss you more every day.
Pearl Gregory
June 16, 2014
Happy Fathers Day in HEAVEN Bud!!
I know you are sadly missed by all of us, your smile and laughter all the time.
RIP
June 15, 2014
Happy Fathers Day Pap. I love and miss you more each day. Thank you for all you taught me, you set the bar really high.
Trish Akers
September 13, 2013
My condolences to all family members. You have been a tight knit group, and I know this is a huge loss. Bud was fun to be around and could always make you smile. He will be greatly missed. Sorry for your loss....
Take care Lou Lou.
Trish
Lil Goens
September 13, 2013
Until we meet again. Love you. Sissy and Harry
Renee Strong-Sipes
September 13, 2013
Uncle Bud, Thank you for all the laughs & wonderful memories that will forever be with me. Much love to my family! R.I.H my awesome uncle!
September 12, 2013
To the Ditchley family,
I had the pleasure of working with Bill for about 30 years. He was a great person to work with and always had a big smile on his face. One of my favorite things to do with him was to trade jokes, and have a few laughs. A (retired) printer at The Indianapolis Star.
Don Massengale,
Rockledge, Florida
Scott&Tonda Legiins
September 12, 2013
Uncle Bud Scott and I will miss you very much.You were always the life of the party.
Pearl Gregory
September 12, 2013
Bud, today you are in a much better place! No more pain,no more sorrow and walking with Jesus! You will be missed by your wife and children and everyone who knew you. RIP
Cheryl Watson
September 12, 2013
Aunt Thelma & family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Uncle Bud will surely be missed! Love, Ron & Cheryl Watson & family
Tim Bauman
September 12, 2013
Bud, we shared a love of the song "Rock Around the Clock" and other songs too. I will miss you & pray for your family.
Fay Bain (Watson )
September 11, 2013
Dear Uncle Bud , You always provided me with a funny story about mom ! You made us all laugh , I'll carry you in my heart always ! Please Kiss mom for me ! Aunt Thelma , i love you ! I know that you must be strong in the broken places ! And your love for god and your family will help ! I love you all ! God Bless John, Karen, Tim and their families !
Catalina Ditchley
September 11, 2013
You are my oldest cousin, and I love you with all my heart. You will be greatly missed by all your family and friends. I wish I could have spent more time with you, the last time I seen you, you were in Hospital , and we spent time together and we talked and laughed. I will always remember that. I know you're in heaven with Jesus. I will see you again in heaven one day. Love always, Catalina Ditchley.
Abby Schrock Counts
September 11, 2013
Uncle Bud,
I will miss you dearly. You made everyone that you came in contact with feelso special. You had such a good sense of humor, a beautiful smile and great laughter which is why everyone was drawn to you. The world could use a lot more people like you. I feel blessed to have known you and to call you my uncle.
Love your niece,
Abby
rebecca brashear
September 11, 2013
Aunt Thelma Uncle Buddy will be greatly missed he always made me life when i saw him even though it was not very often with us living in Md. my Mom Esther sends her smphaty to you and the family He is in a better place.
with love your niece,
Becky
Carol Rehbein
September 11, 2013
Karen, my dear friend, and to your family...I am so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May your happy memories and faith give you comfort in the days ahead. Love and prayers to you all. Carol Rehbein
Brittany Davis
September 11, 2013
Uncle Bud always put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. I will miss him dearly.
Tim Eggert
September 11, 2013
The one thing I remember most about bud was his infectious smile and laugh. He seemingly was always telling some sort of silly joke. I remember as a child spending the night at the ditchley house and feeling like it was my own home. Bud loved his family dearly and always had a wink and a smile for ya.
Doloris Miller
September 10, 2013
Dear Bud, Didn't know you long but you will be greatly missed, See you up in heaven sometime. Love to you and I will stay in touch with your family as I love them...
Therese Brown/Yohe
September 10, 2013
I'm saddened to hear the news but rejoice in the words he has gone home to Jesus. Grateful I got to meet Bud I know he was a very good man and father. My prayers are with you all. Love Therese
Diane Bowling
September 10, 2013
my sincere condolences to the Ditchley Family, Bud was a great guy with a great sense of humor he will brighten up heaven even more.. RIP
Jenifer Schrock-Smith
September 10, 2013
Uncle Bud, you were truly one of a kind...you had the best sense of humor, twinkling eyes, beautiful smile and great laugh! I will always remember your story telling and so many of the antics you were a part of. I have been so very blessed to be your niece. Love you dearly, Jeni
September 10, 2013
Uncle Bud, Thank-you for all the happy times we shared throughout the years. A girl couldn't have had a better Uncle. I will miss you so very much, but will think of you and your infectious smile and keep you close in my heart. I am so glad we got to have a good conversation a few days before your passing, and thank-you for telling me how much you loved all of us. Those words, I will always remember. So, dear Uncle Bud, I hope you know that I love you, and that I will keep in touch with Aunt Thelma. Don't you and my Dad get into too much trouble up in Heaven. Hopefully, Grandma can keep you two in line ! Well, until we meet again…..many hugs. Your niece, Cathy
Sheila
September 10, 2013
Life is like branches on a tree.We all grow in a different direction,yet our roots remain as one. You will be missed.
Love Sheila
Jimmy Strong
September 10, 2013
Prayers for all the family,because my Uncle Bud has left this earth. I enjoyed spending time with him & all the talks we had. I Love & Miss Him. God Blessed us all with Uncle Bud & we should give thanks to God for that.
Just Pray & God be with you all.
vicki King
September 10, 2013
Our hearts will always be filled with wonderful memories of you and the friendship we shared.We will see you in heaven some sweet day.
September 10, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Aaron and Sarah Mckinney
September 10, 2013
Thinking of your family as you go through memories of your loved one. Hugs to all!
Jackson Ditchley
September 10, 2013
Pap I know you live with Jesus now. You are still my best friend. You're a poopie
Rachael Ditchley
September 10, 2013
I love you Pap!! I miss you already and I will see you again in heaven! Kiss and hold my Elijah for me.
Your Granddaughter, Rachael
Timothy Ditchley
September 10, 2013
I love you Pap. I'll see you in heaven. Thank you for loving me, my children and grandchildren so much. We'll never forget you.
N.F. Chance Funeral Home Funeral Home
September 10, 2013
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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